Project Manager - Recreational Aquatics at California… · Yorba…

Company Description

Founded in 1999, California Waters is one of California's fastest growing Design, Engineering, Construction and Service firms, specializing in water features and recreational aquatics.

At California Waters, we are preparing for even more work in the coming months and have the opportunity to grow our staff at our Orange County, California office, in Yorba Linda. We are aggressively hiring for experienced construction experts in our field of water features, fountains, swimming pools, splash pads, lakes, rockwork, architectural concrete, special effects, and related areas.

Our existing team consists of knowledgeable and respected estimators, designers, engineers, project managers and field personnel who specialize in design, value engineering, construction services, and post construction maintenance and repair services. We are looking to add skilled candidates with multiple full-time positions available now.

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of success with measurable achievements managing multiple projects simultaneously, using prudent judgement when setting priorities and making sound decisions under pressure.

The Project Manager will oversee projects commencing with pre-construction activities throughout the construction and post construction phases delivering projects on time and within budget.

Requirements:

• Attend all project meetings and assist with the execution of project requirements.
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude.
• Produce professionally written correspondence on own accord and as required.
• Complete submittal process within a pre-determined time frame.
• Prepare safety plans on a per project basis.
• Prepare and complete pre-construction & project close out checklist and documentation.
• Coordinate bonding and insurance requirements on a per project basis.
• Create and maintain organized and current project files within the company’s internal filing structure.
• Provide superintendents with updated subcontractor and project information on an as needed basis.
• Assist Superintendents and Field Foreman in preparing RFI’s on any given project.
• Distribute revised/delta drawings to corresponding subcontractors and field construction team.
• Pull multiple permits from multiple agencies as required per project.
• Assist the Accounting department with monthly project billings and project related accounting issues.
• Attend jobsite meetings and record meeting minutes as requested by the customer.
• Pre-qualify subcontractor bids including quantity takeoff and unit cost comparisons.
• Track and manage change order and RFI systems.
• Prepare cost estimates for change orders to include evaluating change order impacts to the project schedule and general conditions.
• Mentor new hires and interns.
• The applicant must display strong math and analytical skills. The applicant must be highly proficient at reading and understanding blueprints, specifications and statements of work related to each project.
• Must be able to deliver under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent people skills with experience in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team.
• Must show both creativity and resourcefulness, including ability to produce value engineering ideas on every project.
• Must be flexible and also a self starter, able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech in order to most effectively communicate with General Contractors, Developers, Public and Municipal Employees, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and internal colleagues.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other related degree and/or equivalent experience.

5+ years of formal training combined with field experience with a construction based firm.

Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite of products (Excel, Project, Power Point, Word), Bluebeam and Adobe; experience with Salesforce is not required but is considered a plus.

Must have experience working in a high paced environment with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

CADD experience is not required, but considered a plus.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance available for highly qualified senior experienced candidates.

We offer a casual atmosphere with a driven agenda for quality, where excellence is rewarded with advancement and compensation. Highly competitive salary DOE, with bonuses, paid vacation days, sick days and holidays, 401K with 8% Company Match, medical and dental benefits, paid life insurance, and more.

Please email your resume and cover letter for a confidential review and response to qualified candidates.

Mandatory drug test, physical and background screening post-offer. California Waters is an EOE. Thank you for your interest.

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